Rio Branco is a hydro power plant in Brazil with a capacity of 7.14 MW, commissioned in 2004. It is part of Brazil's extensive hydroelectric network. Ranked #436 of 720 hydro plants in Brazil, Rio Branco accounts for a mere 0.004% of the total hydro capacity of 180,234 MW. The largest hydro plant in Brazil is Itaipu Dam at 14,000 MW, making Rio Branco 1,961.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Saldanha (5.28 MW, Hydro), Alta Floresta (5 MW, Hydro), and Monte Belo (4.8 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the northern region of Brazil, approximately 100 km from Porto Velho.
22 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,316. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #26,570 worldwide by installed capacity
- #6,022 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
22 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
7 plants within 100 km, 30 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Rio Branco is a hydro power plant producing approximately 25 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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